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Girl Scouts of Colorado

Lead Wrangler

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBailey, CO, USA$510 - $600 /wk

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience are required.
  • Must hold or be willing to obtain current First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications.
  • Documented experience supervising and leading peers and/or staff is required.
  • Proven western riding skills are required.
  • Must hold a current instructor certification from a recognized organization and/or provide documented endorsements of successful experience teaching formal horseback riding instruction within the past two years.
  • A minimum of two years of horse care experience and safe practices around equine and farm animals is required.
  • Must have proven experience in horse and rider classification.
  • Must be able to ride 6–8 hours daily, 6–7 days per week.
  • Must be able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Must be willing to develop and facilitate innovative, engaging programs in an informal outdoor setting.
  • Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day.
  • Must be willing to be on call at all times for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation.
  • Must live on-site in shared housing.
  • Must be able to walk or hike more than two miles daily over uneven, unpaved terrain and carry, lift, or transfer at least 75 pounds.
  • Must be able to perform physical activities including hearing, listening, seeing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and balancing.
  • Must have the interpersonal ability to work tactfully and congenially with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors without alienating or antagonizing them.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a team of 2–4 ranch staff to care for horses and farm animals, including feeding, grooming, tacking, providing general animal first aid, and mucking.
  • Assist the Barn Specialist with daily care of barn animals as needed.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of farm, barn, arena, and pasture areas.
  • Assist with care and management of program, horse, and barn equipment, including storage, maintenance, cleanliness, and use, in coordination with team members.
  • Provide or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
  • Provide or support health and wellness practices.
  • Provide assistance or coverage to other operations and program staff as necessary, including cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff.
  • Instruct and supervise western horseback riding for 12–15 riders at a time, including trail rides, arena maneuvers, and activities, ensuring safety and adapting activities to meet riders’ needs.
  • Act in loco parentis and guide campers during overnight camp sessions while on horse trails or when assigned.
  • Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
  • Supervise 2–4 wranglers delivering the horse program.
  • Create daily, weekly, and summer chore schedules for wrangler staff.
  • Train and orient staff in proper use of specialized areas and materials and in program delivery.
  • Verify wrangler and general staff competence before assigning them to horse riding or supervisory roles, and monitor their performance throughout the season.
  • Evaluate and coach assigned staff.
  • Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
  • Develop and review schedules, and assist in creating daily, weekly, and activity schedules in cooperation with other staff, based on camp programming, camper planning, and camp goals.
  • Establish a system for accurate logs, forms, inventory, and record keeping.
  • Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback forms as needed for camp strategic planning.
  • Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication resolution, and carrying out assignments.
  • Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
  • Conduct ongoing observations to ensure leadership and program delivery goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
  • Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Respect the confidential nature of information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
  • Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
  • Occasionally assist with tasks beyond the listed duties in accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado.
  • Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s pluralism and diversity commitments throughout the organization and in each community served.
  • Contribute to positive relationships among diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups within the Council and between employees and volunteers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred experience or interest in working with children.
  • Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.

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